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LITENING AIR C:68X, FRAMESET
A carbon frame race frameset.
Manufacturer Price
€2,999($3,489)| Weight | 4.4 lbs (frame) |
|---|---|
| Frame | Carbon |
| Fork | Carbon |
| Wheels | 700c |
Oct 2025 · Jack Evans
In late 2020 Cube’s owner, Marcus Pürner, told his head of engineering, Bernd Schenkl, that the German brand was going
Sub-6
8kg builds possible
Only 5 watts less aerodynamically efficient than Litening Aero
Lower specs use the same frame
Limited customisation options
Over-wide non-flared bars
Apr 2025
Light, fast, affordable and good-looking – the best-kept secret in pro cycling
Unrivalled value
High-quality carbon frame
Low, UCI-bothering weight
Performance and handling
Lacks brand cachet
Pumping tyres can be an issue if you lose or don’t have the correct valve tool
Feb 2023 · Martin Staffa
2023 CUBE Litening AERO C:68X SLT aero race bike in review – Fun on a budget?
Excellent value for money
Brilliant spec
High level of comfort thanks to the relaxed riding position
Sparkly paint job
Exposed axle ends
Internally routed cables rattle
The tops of the handlebar aren’t ergonomic
Aug 2022 · Simon von Bromley
German brand goes full aero
Feels fast
Excellent build spec for the money
Reactive handling
Lightweight for a pure aero
Proprietary integrated handlebar might not be to everyone’s tastes
| Frame | Litening C:68X® Air Monocoque Advanced Twin Mold Technology, Aero-Weight Optimized Tubes, Full Internal Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc Color: Team Replica |
|---|---|
| Fork | Litening C:68X® Air, Integrated Cable Routing, Flat Mount Disc |
| Headset | ACROS, Top Integrated 1 1/2" w/ Integrated Cable Routing, Bottom Integrated 1 1/4" |
| Handlebar | ICR Cockpit System, Integrated Cable Routing, Aero Spacer System, Garmin Mount Interface |
| Seatpost | Litening C:68X® Aero, Comfort Flex Type: Rigid |
First added September 4
Last updated August 30
Not listed for 275 days